bodhi

Examples

• All

• The monk meditated for years in search of bodhi.

• Attaining bodhi is considered the highest goal in Buddhist practice.

• Bodhi is the ultimate goal for many Buddhists.

• Achieving bodhi is the ultimate goal for many Buddhists.

• In Buddhism, reaching bodhi involves deep meditation and self-realization.

• The pursuit of bodhi is central to Buddhist teachings and practices.

• Many followers believe that achieving bodhi leads to liberation from suffering.

Synonyms

E

enlightenment

vsbodhi

• Specialized

31 8.6

A state of complete spiritual understanding that ends suffering and rebirth

is the Buddhist term for that same awakening achieved by realization

N

nirvana

vsbodhi

• Specialized

15 9.3

A spiritual state in Buddhism and Hinduism of perfect peace and freedom from rebirth and suffering

focuses on the awakening process rather than mainly on release and peace

S

satori

vsbodhi

• Specialized

1 9.9

A sudden moment of deep understanding in Zen Buddhism

is an enduring complete awakening rather than a short sudden insight

B

buddhahood

vsbodhi

9.1

A state of complete spiritual understanding with deep wisdom and compassion

is the general state of perfect awakening rather than personal qualities

N

nibbana

vsbodhi

9.9

A very peaceful, happy feeling in quiet moments

is a strict spiritual awakening state rather than a general peaceful feeling

T

true satori

vsbodhi

• Specialized

9.9

A sudden real moment of deep understanding during meditation

is the fuller, lasting awakening achieved through spiritual realization rather than a single event

Antonyms

C

confusion

389 1.8

A time when things are not organized and people do not know what to think or do

I

ignorance

316 3.9

Not knowing about something or how it works

How Enlightened

bodhi

• Specialized

9.9

insight

493 4.9

awakening

54 4.4

awareness

336 3.2

Surface Forms

Etymology